Managing gross profit returns
Gross profit is one of the clearest indicators of how well your business is performing. It’s the amount left after ...
Dealing with supply line interruptions
Supply line interruptions can be a nightmare for any business. Whether it’s a delay in deliveries, a shortage of materials, ...
HMRC time to pay arrangements
If you're facing financial difficulties and owe tax, HMRC’s Time to Pay service may offer breathing space. From self-assessment to ...
Business Asset Disposal Relief rates from April 2025
Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) provides a reduced Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rate on the sale of a business, shares ...
Verifying identity at Companies House – From April 2025
New rules under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act mean identity checks will soon be required at Companies House ...
R & D clearance consultation
Following the Spring Statement, HMRC is inviting feedback on the idea of expanding the use of advance clearances for R&D ...
Registering informal money transfer businesses
HMRC has launched a campaign targeting informal money transfer networks like Hawala, aiming to combat money laundering and protect communities ...
HMRC interest rate increases
HMRC has announced that interest rates for late payments will increase by 1.5% for all taxes starting 6 April 2025 ...
Pubs and premises insurance
In March 2025, the Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) wrote to all pub-owning businesses to reinforce the importance of complying with ...
Recycling changes
As of 31 March 2025, new regulations have come into effect in England, requiring workplaces to adopt simplified recycling practices ...
CGT holding over gains if you gift business assets
Gift Hold-Over Relief lets you defer Capital Gains Tax when giving away business assets or qualifying shares. It can be ...
Time off for jury service
If your employee is called for jury service, you must allow them time off—but you're not required to pay them ...
LLP salaried members
Not all LLP members are taxed as partners. HMRC may treat them as employees if they meet certain conditions. Here's ...
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT) will become mandatory in phases from April 2026. If you’re self-employed ...
Beneficial interests in jointly held property
Couples who jointly own rental property are usually taxed 50:50, even if they own different shares. But if you're married ...
Childcare grants
Juggling higher education and parenting? Childcare Grants can ease the pressure by covering up to 85% of your childcare costs ...
Applying for student loans
Student Loans help cover the cost of university or college in the UK. Whether you're full-time, part-time, or heading into ...
Spring Statement Summary March 2025
Spring Statement 2025: Key Tax Measures and Modernisation Initiatives Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement 2025, delivered on 26 March, arrived ...